Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,894 per week

ARMStaffing; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan with employer match

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals provided

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Alexandria, VA. The role covers night shifts on a 12-hour schedule, with responsibilities including patient evaluation, treatment administration, and pulmonary testing.

Licensed RT with VA license, BLS and ACLS are required. The position offers travel benefits and comprehensive clinical support from ARMStaffing.

Qualifications

• Current VA Respiratory Therapist License is required.
• Experience with ventilatory equipment and respiratory care procedures.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient conditions and recommend treatment plans.
• Explain treatments, procedures, and equipment to patients.
• Administer prescribed medications, humidification, and oxygenation.
• Conduct chest physiotherapy and suctioning as needed.
• Monitor and record patient responses to respiratory care treatments.
• Perform diagnostic tests including pulmonary function studies and EKG.
• Assist with procedures related to respiratory care.
• Maintain records of treatments and communicate findings with healthcare teams.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist

Ventilatory equipment

Patient education

Education

Respiratory Therapist License (VA)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Ventilatory equipment

Nebulizer equipment

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory TherapistAssignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift - 3 x 12 hour shifts

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport within the facility as medically prescribed. The Therapist evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans while ensuring patient education upon discharge. Key responsibilities include operating various ventilatory and nebulizer equipment, performing chest physiotherapy, and conducting physician-prescribed treatments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient conditions and recommend treatment plans.
• Explain treatments, procedures, and equipment to patients.
• Administer prescribed medications, humidification, and oxygenation.
• Conduct chest physiotherapy and suctioning as needed.
• Monitor and record patient responses to respiratory care treatments.
• Perform diagnostic tests including pulmonary function studies and EKG.
• Assist with procedures related to respiratory care.
• Maintain records of treatments and communicate findings with healthcare teams.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current VA Respiratory Therapist License.
• Experience with ventilatory equipment and respiratory care procedures.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #38182518. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist:Respiratory Therapist,19:00:00-07:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K